Ginny Welsch
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Ginny Welsch

Council Member

Council member focused on public health initiatives and community support in Nashville.

Specialty topics
Public HealthGrants and FundingCommunity SafetyArts and CultureHomelessness
50
Sponsorships
0
Amendments authored
509
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor of resolutions focused on public health initiatives, community safety, and arts funding.

Notable recent actions
  • Sponsored a resolution appropriating $563,908 to Meharry Medical College for health services.
  • Sponsored a resolution recognizing April 21 through 28, 2025, as International Dark Sky Week in Nashville.
  • Sponsored a resolution approving a grant to Southern Word, Inc. for providing writing programs to school-age children.

Voting record

Last 509 recorded votes.

Aye
310 (61%)
Nay
149 (29%)
Abstain
9 (2%)
Absent
37 (7%)

Recent sponsorships

50
RS2025-1632ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating a total of $563,908 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Meharry Medical College and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Meharry Medical College for the provision of food assistance, medical case management, mental health services, outpatient services, psychosocial services, and outreach services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.

Introduced 11/6/2025
BL2025-793BillIndefinitely DeferredPrimary

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying an Urban Design Overlay District to various properties located south of Thompson Lane, zoned RS7.5, R8, RS10, RS5, R10, R8, R8-A, R6-A, RM9-A-NS, RM20, and RM20-A-NS (620.23 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025UD-001-001).

Introduced 3/21/2025
RS2026-1811ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a Presumptive Eligibility Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding to increase timely access to healthcare services for uninsured and under insured individuals through navigation, enrollment assistance, and connection to Department of Health programs including Presumptive Eligibility, Family Planning, and the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program.

Introduced 2/19/2026
RS2025-1242ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an amendment to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the Mental Health Cooperative Clinical Personnel.

Introduced 5/8/2025
RS2025-1170ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing April 21 through 28, 2025, as International Dark Sky Week in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 4/8/2025
RS2025-1702ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an agreement by and between Youth Villages, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for in-home and parent skill-building programs for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

Introduced 12/4/2025
RS2026-1813ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendments one, two, and three to the Healthy Start Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women.

Introduced 2/19/2026
RS2025-1488ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Tennessee Justice Center for the provision of assistance and support to individuals enrolling in public benefit programs for health insurance and food assistance.

Introduced 9/4/2025
RS2025-1695ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with various nonprofit organizations to build the capacity of the Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care to address homelessness.

Introduced 12/4/2025
RS2025-1393ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to host a Tennessee Family Justice Centers Statewide Conference to enhance the statewide network of Family Justice Centers and increase the capacity and skill of statewide teams.

Introduced 7/24/2025
RS2025-1560ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendment one from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) services targeted toward the elderly, disabled, veterans, and households with young children.

Introduced 10/9/2025
RS2026-1786ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 1/27/2026
RS2025-1487ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide an array of programs and direct patient care services to meet the public health needs of Tennessee’s citizens.

Introduced 9/4/2025
RS2025-1490ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Pet Community Center for the provision of spay and neutering services.

Introduced 9/4/2025
RS2025-1557ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendment three to an Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Program grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the General Sessions Court, to implement a DUI Court to serve participants convicted of a misdemeanor DUI offense.

Introduced 10/9/2025
RS2026-1834ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating a total of $150,000 from a certain account of the Community Safety Fund for a grant to Southern Word, Inc. to provide school-age children with writing, presentation, and school-based mentorship to reduce and mitigate violence as part of the Community Safety Initiative.

Introduced 3/5/2026
RS2025-1548ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the life of Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James.

Introduced 9/30/2025
RS2025-1390ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for a mural at the Bordeaux library branch designed with active input from the community to enhance the overall sense of belonging among residents and provide them with a unique opportunity to see their ideas and voices represented in a public space.

Introduced 7/24/2025
RS2025-1233ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for one part-time position in the Parthenon Museum Store.

Introduced 5/8/2025
RS2026-1874ResolutionResolution

A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.

Introduced 3/26/2026

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